Vehicle Description
This 1934 Ford coupe has a little something for everyone. It's a
little bit familiar but isn't a slave to tradition, and packs a
potent 350 cubic inch V8 that makes it more than just pretty. Neat
tricks abound, making this the rod for people who appreciate
innovation and craftsmanship as much as loud engines and
horsepower.
If you squint, you can see an early dry lake racer's profile in
this sleek coupe's DNA. Then again, the '34 is a totally fantastic
design and they took advantage of its many unique features to
create this awesome rod. Up front there's the traditional
heart-shaped grille which is still one of the finest designs of the
'30s, and it's been raked waaaaay back. Stripping it of its fenders
gives it a bare-knuckle look that's very appealing and with the
deep purple paint and traditional flame job, it's anything but
subtle. Fortunately, this high-impact rod has the build quality to
back up the eyeball-searing paint, with great gaps on the
suicide-style doors, a deep, shiny finish. The open engine bay
shows off the hardware and when you look close you'll find details
like the neat little peep mirrors, original '34 door handles, and
small taillights outback enhanced by a set of pinstripes. This rod
does a lot of things exactly right.
The interior is definitely modern, with aggressive racing bucket
seats wrapped in grippy red and black fabric. Matching door panels
continue the theme and there's a custom aluminum dash that looks
like it belongs in a race car as well. Features include 5-point
harnesses, a sunroof, and a full array of gauges from Auto Meter
which look right at home in the brushed aluminum instrument panel.
You'll dig the pedals, which are hinged on the bottom and have an
old-school racer look, along with a spoon-style accelerator that's
right out of 1934. The radio is an AM/FM/CD unit that sounds
decent, but listening to the stereo isn't exactly what this car is
about. And yes, this is a practical rod, too, because there's a
good-sized trunk out back that's nicely upholstered and includes
both the fuel cell and remote-mounted battery.
The engine is a built 350 cubic inch V8. Being exposed like that
means it has to look good as well as go like stink, so they dressed
it up with an aluminum accessory drive system, Edelbrock chrome
valve covers, and hidden wiring and plumbing wherever possible.
Horsepower is enhanced by a big Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and
intake, MSD ignition, and a pretty decent cam inside. A big
radiator up front keeps things nice and cool and with those headers
and side pipes, it sounds like the 1950s all over again. The
transmission is a 5-speed manual, so this '34 can cruise
effortlessly at highway speeds and actually pulls down decent fuel
economy while doing it. The chassis was painted to match the
bodywork and was obviously highly detailed when it was built. Today
it shows a few signs of use, but things like the 9-inch Ford rear
end, 4-wheel disc brakes, and A-arm front suspension all suggest
that cruising is what it was built to do. Slick 17- and 20-inch
Colorado Custom wheels give it that old-school stance and are
wrapped in 255/40/17 front and giant 345/25/20 rear Pirelli
radials.
This is another one of those gorgeous rods that couldn't possibly
be duplicated for the asking price. If you like the minimalist
look, you'll be delighted with the surprises inside. Call
today!